With a simple modification to the skirt of the Adult Driftwood Dress pattern, you can make a stunning maxi dress - perfect for gathering wildflowers, tea parties with your children, or whenever you would like to feel a little bit fancy.
The only pattern modification necessary for the Driftwood Maxi Dress is to the skirt pattern piece.
Simply look up the size you are making in the following table, for the dimensions you will need for your maxi length skirt piece. You will need to cut 2 pieces.
Skirts in sizes "I" and larger will need to be rotated 90 degrees from the grain if cutting from a 44" wide fabric.
| Size | a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l | m | n |
| Length (for average height) | 102cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm | 107cm |
| 40" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | 42" | |
| Width (folded) | 50cm | 51cm | 53cm | 55cm | 55cm | 56cm | 57cm | 58cm | 60cm | 62cm | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm |
| 19.5" | 20" | 21" | 21.5" | 21.5" | 22" | 22.5" | 23" | 23.5" | 24.5" | 25" | 25" | 25" | 25" |
This dreamy pattern calls for a lightweight fabric with an excellent drape.
Some people may find that shortening the bodice a little, therefore raising the elastic a little higher, will help the skirt to skim over the tummy area.
Sew your dress as outlined in the pattern tutorial.
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The Twig + Tale Blog is home to a number of simple tutorials that allow you to modify your Driftwood and achieve even more looks with this versatile pattern. Read more about the Women's Driftwood Blouse and Dress here:
- How to Make an Adult A-Line Driftwood Dress
- How to Make a Button Cuff for your Adult Driftwood
- How to Make a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) for your Adult Driftwood
- How to Make a Flounce Sleeve For your Adult Driftwood
- How to Make a Ruffle Elastic Cuff for your Driftwood
- How to Make a Knit Driftwood Blouse
~ Lovely images by Rebekah Kingston ~
